Peterson, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Venske) Age 76 of Andover passed away on March 11, 2016. Betty was born on April 13, 1939 at Randall, Minnesota. She was a loyal and dedicated member of Grace Lutheran Church in Andover, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Elizabeth Venske; brothers Virgil, Vernon, Curtis, Myron and Marvin; sisters Elvira Petrich, Doris Anderson, Viola Sanders and Ila Woodworth. Betty is survived by her husband of 52 years, John; sons Barry (Patti) and Steven (Lisa); grandsons Andrew and Anthony; sister Donna (Leland) Hain; brother Melfred Venske; sisters-in-law Rita Venske and Patricia Venske; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Blvd. N.W., Andover. Interment Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery, Little Falls, MN. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka and also one hour prior to services at the church. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com